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Get your's here In this article continuing the coverage of the Defense Security Service (DSS) Self Inspection Handbook for NISP Contractors, we'll review the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) , Paragraph 5-313a. This is another installation from the handbook under the topic of M. Classified Storage                                     Do ID cards or badges used in conjunction with Automated Access Control Systems meet NISPOM standards? The NISPOM states: Automated Access Control Systems. The automated access control system must be capable of identifying the individual entering the area and authenticating that person’s authority to enter the area. a. Manufacturers of automated access control equipment or devices must assure in writing that their system will meet the fo...

Taking practice tests is the best way to prepare for an exam. Successful students in grade school and college study using guides and exam preparation questions based on the test subject material. This same successful methodology can also help prepare for professional exams like ISP Certification and SPeD Certification. DSS has study material and tests available for those who enrol, NCMS has test study material as well. Practice tests augment certification exam preparation. Red Bike Publishing's Unofficial Study Guide features four complete test length practice exams based on NISPOM. It could help you pass the ISP and SPeD certification exams. Try these questions to see how you do: 1.       Cl assified working papers generated by contractors in preparation of finished project shall be: a.             Dated when created b.          ...

In this article continuing the coverage of the Defense Security Service (DSS) Self Inspection Handbook for NISP Contractors, we'll review the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) , Paragraph 5-311a.                                     5-311a If any of your approved security containers have been repaired, do you have a signed and dated certification provided by the repairer setting forth the method of repair that was used? RESOURCE:  ISL 2006-01 Container Repairs under Industrial Security Letters at: http://www.cdse.edu/toolkits/fsos/safeguarding.html The NISPOM states: Repair of Approved Containers. Repairs, maintenance, or other actions that affect the physical integrity of a security container approved for storage of classified information shall be accomplished on...

www.redbikepublishing.com Earlier articles addressed documenting the authorized persons having access to the combinations. Determining who needs access to the combination is one part of a successful formula. This article addresses when to and who does change the combinations. In this article continuing the coverage of the Defense Security Service (DSS) Self Inspection Handbook for NISP Contractors, we'll review the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) , Paragraph 5-308b-d.                                                                         5-309  Are combinations to security containers cha...

T aking practice tests is the best way to prepare for an exam. Successful students in grade school and college study using guides and exam preparation questions based on the test subject material. This same successful methodology can also help prepare for professional exams like ISP Certification and SPeD Certification. DSS has study material and tests available for those who enroll, NCMS has test study material as well. Practice tests augment certification exam preparation. Red Bike Publishing's Unofficial Study Guide features four complete test length practice exams based on NISPOM. It could help you pass the ISP and SPeD certification exams. According to reader comments and emails to the author, many who have bought this book, the ISP Test Tips , and used our techniques to augment their preparation have performed very well on the exam. Try these questions to see how you do: 1. During UNCLASSIFIED visits by foreign nationals, it is a _____ responsibility to ensure export autho...

Earlier articles addressed documenting the authorized persons having access to the combinations. Determine who needs access to the combination is one part of a successful formula. This article addresses how to store or treat recordings of GSA Approved Container combinations. In this article continuing the coverage of the Defense Security Service (DSS) Self Inspection Handbook for NISP Contractors, we'll review the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) , Paragraph 5-308b-d. 5-308b Are security containers, vaults, cabinets, and other authorized storage containers kept locked when not under direct supervision of an authorized person? 5-308c-d When combinations to classified containers are placed in written form, are they marked and stored as required? GSA approved containers, vaults, cabinets and other authorized storage containers safeguarding classified information should be secured. Afterall, they protect classified informatio...

Earlier articles addressed the necessity of keeping the knowledge of security container combinations to a minimum. Determine who needs access to the combination is one part of a successful formula. The next part is documenting the persons with the combinations. In this article continuing the coverage of the Defense Security Service (DSS) Self Inspection Handbook for NISP Contractors, we'll review the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual ( NISPOM) , Paragraph 5-308a.                                                               5-308a      Is a record of the names of people having knowledge of the combinations to securitycontainers maintained? Maintaining control of combinations is a major line of defense in protecting classified information inside of a GSA approved storage co...